by Chapnick Dental | May 18, 2015 | Blogs, general dentistry
News WHY DO WE HAVE BABY TEETH? Humans have two sets of teeth – a set of 20 “baby” teeth and a set of 32 permanent. Typically baby teeth are fully replaced by permanent teeth prior to the teen years. But why do we need two sets of teeth? Teeth are necessary for...
by Chapnick Dental | May 12, 2015 | Blogs, cavities, Dental Health
News SODA AND FRUIT JUICES According to a new study published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, soda and fruit juice are the two leading causes of tooth erosion and decay. The study included 3,773 participants with varying levels of daily soda and fruit juice...
by Chapnick Dental | May 4, 2015 | Blogs, Dental Health, Root canals
News DO I NEED A ROOT CANAL? Root canal treatment is needed when the pulp inside of a tooth becomes infected. Symptoms of an infected tooth may include: Increased tooth sensitivity Sharp or dull pain persisting in a single tooth Tooth darkening Gum swelling A chronic...
by Chapnick Dental | Apr 27, 2015 | Blogs
News BARRIE FAMILY DENTISTRY When selecting a family dentist in Barrie, it is important to find one that can meet the varied general, neuromuscular, and cosmetic dentistry needs of your entire household. It is equally important to find a family dentist who cares...
by Chapnick Dental | Apr 1, 2015 | Blogs, cavities, Dental Health, Periodontal Health
News CAN I REMOVE TARTAR FROM MY TEETH AT HOME? Tartar is a byproduct of plaque – a biofilm that naturally forms on the teeth. This calcified substance can prove very hard to remove at home, particularly when it is allowed to form underneath the gum line. Your best...
